The 18th International conference on Harmonisation within Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling for Regulatory Purposes - Harmo18
Dal 09/10/2017 ore 09.00 al 12/10/2017 ore 16.30
Consiglio nazionale delle ricerche - Area di ricerca di Bologna - Centro conferenze
via Piero Gobetti 101
Bologna
The 18th International conference on Harmonisation within Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling for Regulatory Purposes (Harmo 18: http://www.harmo18.eu ) continues the activities of the international initiative on this topic, which started in 1991. Detailed and extensive scientific, practical and historical information can be found at the web site of the Harmo initiative: http://www.harmo.org.
The original focus of the workshops on harmonisation was on the development of dispersion models for regulatory purposes and for real-time applications in Europe, in such a way, that latest scientific achievements are used, but also the specific demands of society and regulators are met.
These meetings developed further into a series of high-level scientific conferences, motivated by the idea to apply in a better and harmonised way the meteorological and air quality sciences to serve the needs of European citizens.
Dispersion modelling is a tool to assess the actual or future impact of air pollution sources on environment and human health. Studying dispersion needs interdisciplinary approach, namely reliable meteorological forecast (including for complex terrain, plant-canopy and urban areas); proved parametrizations of the atmospheric boundary layer and exchange with surface processes; precise description of the variety of sources (such as transport sector releases, industrial releases, accidental releases, deliberate releases, natural releases, etc.); proved parametrizations of all physical and chemical processes in the atmosphere. In addition, the real time data assimilation, the evaluation of model performance and the presentation of results to public and managers are now disciplines of their own.
It has been proven through the success of the Harmo conferences by now, that this forum is needed to allow scientists focusing on one or several of these different topics, to work together and come up with improved and harmonised solutions. There is a variety of models – simple or complex – covering different space and time scales and different areas of applicability. The user needs to select a fit-for-purpose dispersion model that produces reliable results for a given task and also to know the uncertainties associated with the model results.
There are many requirements to models for regulatory purposes. These models should be scientifically sound; validated against observations; accompanied by clear guidelines and support to ensure proper use.
Constant efforts are needed to promote the good practices and eliminate the bad practices; to assure quality with respect to model development; to establish reference problems; to exchange of experiences.
The Harmo Conferences are directed towards model developers, model users, environmental protection agencies, and environmental legislation experts. This series of conferences is different from other scientific fora, because it focuses on common tools and methodologies in a broad interdisciplinary field.
These conferences are natural forum for discussing modelling issues related to the European Union air quality directives. European networks such as the FAIRMODE network and COST Actions use the Harmo conferences to expose their work to a broader audience.
The Harmo conferences have a role as a forum where users and decision-makers can bring their requirements to the attention of scientists.
The Harmo18 is co-organized by the Cnr Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate and the Department of Physics and Astronomy – Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna.
Bologna, 9 – 12 October 2017
Cnr Research Area – Conference Centre
Via Piero Gobetti 101
Organizzato da:
Cnr - Istituto di scienze dell'atmosfera e del clima
Referente organizzativo:
Silvia Trini Castelli
Istituto di scienze dell'atmosfera e del clima
Uos di Torino
Corso Fiume 4
10133 - Torino
s.trinicastelli@isac.cnr.it
0113839828
Modalità di accesso: a pagamento
Iscrizione a congresso / Congress registration
http://www.harmo18.eu/registration
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